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Get your brakes sorted FAST with one of our Gateshead Braking specialists.

Brake Pad, Brake Disc and ABS work is essential to your safety, but can be pricey, which is where we come in. Tell us what's required, and friendly, reviewed and rated garages in Gateshead will competitively quote for the work required - so you can be sure of getting great value. We also offer Gateshead Clutch Replacement and Gateshead Servicing.

Great service from this Garage. Very personable staff great information and explanation every step of the way. As a single woman did not feel unsure of honest quote which happens frequently and in fact felt very secure throughout the repair. Will certainly use again and would definitely recommend them. Thank you VRS.

15.06.16

Maureen, Renault Scenic

Very efficient

03.07.16

Iain, Vauxhall Vectra

Oil change fine. Follow-up jobs to hand brake and calipers were a joke. Returned twice to get hand brake sorted and ended up having to go somewhere else.
And calipers were put on rear wheels shoddily. Had to return as wheels were hot. Pins were discovered as being disintegrated on all four calipers by another garage - how they didn't notice that I have no idea.
The oil change was fine though.

15.08.16

Anthony , Honda Cr-V

well where do I start with my praise for everyone at VRS REPAIR SERVICES who go that extra mile to put their customers first, after being totally ripped off quote wise by the big high street exhaust companies one of which refused my car because the manifold bolts were seized,VRS came to my help within minutes of posting on the site, cost was quarter than the high street exhaust places and an extremely fast turnaround. before paying any expensive high street fitting centre costs give VRS a call you will not be dissappointed, am so pleased to find these guys. VRS = VALUE RELIABLE SERVICE.
Thank you VRS your a credit to the auto trade

I was stuck 200 miles from home with the slave cylinder gone.As I have previously run a small garage business I knew right away it was a gearbox out job and get clutch replaced at the same time.These guys sorted it out for me in the time they said it would take at the price they quoted.They did a great job with good communication throughout and gave good professional advice on anything to look out for.They also changed the gearbox oil while they were in that far.Would definitely do business with them again.Cheers guys,well appreciated.

26.03.17

John, Renault Trafic

Work completed to price quoted. Finished promptly, staff were friendly and helpful.

06.04.17

Paddy, Audi A6

Quick responses through the platform and good service for drop-off and collection. I would happily use Torque Garage again. Thanks

25.04.17

Frederick, Nissan Qashqai

Full service and MOT done the same day had to pay for extras to pass the MOT but was also great and cheap. Very friendly also provided me a courstey car which is a bonus as need to go to work and then back for my car. Outstanding. Will definitely taking my car back there. Highly recommended cheers lads

27.05.17

Derek, Renault Clio

Fantastic, very thorough, i don't know Newcastle at all so it was great find the garage!

The price only increased because I also asked for new batteries in keys. They completed the work quickly and car was back when they said it would be. Marvellous service and my car won't be going anywhere else for servicing or repair from now on. Totally recommend Gators.

11.09.17

lorna, Renault Clio

Customer service was excellent from the start which made me feel confident to deal with the garage. Compliments to Steve and Lee !
They collected the car from work then returned it after - a major time saving convenience for me. Great qlty work done and at an affordable price.
1st time to deal with Gator Garage and I was so pleased with them that I'll now be taking in our 2nd family car next week.
I recommend them.

23.09.17

Lawrence, Ford Mondeo

Really impressive service. They did exactly as they said they would. Would definitely use them again.

How much do Brake Repairs in Gateshead cost?

Brake Repair prices will vary depending on whether you need brake pads, brake discs, ABS Sensors or something more involved. The average price in Gateshead is around £130.

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What are the most common Gateshead Brake Repairs?

The most common Gateshead Brake Repairs are Replacement Brake Pads and Replacement Brake Discs. If your ABS Light is on then you may need an ABS Sensor correction as well. Finally issues with your Brake Servo or Brake Master Cylinder are rare, but not unheard of.

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How long do Gateshead Brake Repairs take?

A set of Brake Pads can be fitted in under one hour, and the same is true of brake discs. However we advise not to rush these things as brakes are an essential safety item on your car.

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How can I prolong the life of my brakes?

Prolonging brakes is all about your driving style. Under braking, your brake pads and brake disc (or brake drum on some cars) rub together, creating friction and slowing the car. The less braking in your driving, the slower your brakes will wear. You should 'coast' or use engine braking where you can, and avoid sudden braking. Finally if your brake pads are worn, they will wear your brake discs faster, and vice versa, so don't leave them to wear prematurely.

Car Brake Repair

Your brakes are extremely important to the safe operation of your vehicle. The job of your brakes is to bring your car to a stop as quickly as possible and if they are not working correctly, the stopping distance will increase and the likeliness of a collision will increase.

How do Brakes work?

Brakes are made up of many different components and repairs could be needed on any one of them. Brakes consist of Brake Calipers, Brake Discs, Brake Pads, Brake Fluid and the Handbrake. The brake calipers squeeze the brake pads against the disc, this creates friction that prevents the disc from spinning and thus the wheels stop moving. New brakes cost different amounts depending on your car, manfacturers will recommend different parts for different cars. Depending on your vehicle, different components will be used. For example, larger vehicles will use discs with ventilation as there is a greater build up of heat when stopping a larger vehicle. Because of this costs will vary from vehicle to vehicle.

The brakes on the front of the car usually contribute the most to bringing a car to a stop as the weight of the car is thrown forward each time the vehicle stops.

Different vehicle have different brake systems and use slightly different parts.

The common hydraulic system uses fluid to apply pressure to pistons in the car close to its wheels to bring the car to a halt.

Some cars also have power brake assistance which helps to reduce the amount of effort required to apply stopping power.

If you need to have your brakes repaired there are several issues that could have caused the problem and several things that could be affected.

If you suspect you need your brakes repaired but your car is still drivable, there are some symptoms which could give you clues as to what the problem is.

The brakes are often the noisiest part of a car if there is an issue which means you should be able to hear a problem which cannot be said of many other broken car parts.

Brake Repair Cost

A brake change can vary in cost depending on what exactly you are having done but the average price is around £180. A brake pad replacement will cost less than replacing brake pads and discs. This is because the cost of brake pads is less than the cost to replace brake pads and brake discs. Brake discs replacement is more expensive because the brake discs cost more than brake pads and usually brake pads are changed at the same time brake discs are changed.

New brake pads can vary in price depending on the brand used, so make sure you ask your mechanic what brand of parts they are using. Remember, cheapest is often not the best!

A brake service is offered by some garages and often comprises of a quick check of all the components involved with powering your brakes before concluding whether or not replacing brake pads, brake discs or both is the best course of action. Often a brake service will cost you nothing but can cost a small amount for the garages time. But if the garage finds a problem, they will often waive the brake service cost if you have the worked completed with them. The brake repair cost is what makes it worthwhile the garage waiving the fee for the brake service.

Get Your Brakes Repaired in Gateshead with Who Can Fix My Car

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we have simplified the process.

We work with a network of over 10,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive clutch repair deals for you.

Signs that your Brakes need repairing

Metallic grinding noise

Squeaking

Fading of low brake pedal

Pulling to one side

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Gary from Complete Mechanics talks through the process of changing brake pads and discs